Lucas, big fan from hong kong. I get so excited when i see eater has posted a new video with you in it. Best host ever; so articulate, thoughtful and down to earth!!!
Dude you know this guys doing a great job when you binge watch the whole dine on a dime series in one night. Awesome host, very humble and inspiring ! Greetings from France, land of the foodie xD !
This show proves that documentaries does not need big name brands to show that it is worth watching and learning. Just a talented host and a great team! I love it!
I got to give eater some credit, you guys do find the newest and trendy cuisines that not everyone knows already, and I love that you don't shy away from exploring lesser known national foods. I'll keep watching and yeah Lucas Peterson is Bae
As ever, great content Lucas; some of my favourite on RUclips. I'd like to add my voice to the crowd of people hoping for more long form content. A Michael Palin style around the world series with an enormous budget would be IDEAL; here's hoping! : )
There are (or were) quite a few sandwich shops in the more predominantly Puerto Rican neighborhoods in Chicago (like Humbolt Park and Logan Square) that specialized in jibarito sandwiches. My understanding from them was mashed plantains were used back in Puerto Rico because a lot of people couldn't afford bread ("jibarito" being a slang term essentially meaning "hillbilly"); but plantains grow everywhere there, so some inspired (and delicious) adaptations were done to make these awesome sandwiches.
So I live in Puerto Rico and while Jibarito sandwiches can be found on the archipelago you have to go out of your way to find them. They're usually thought of as a fad or a gimmick. It's always fun to see tourists and the Puerto Rican diaspora trying to order Jibaritos at local restaurants. The confused stares that they get from the local employees are priceless.
Little known fact about Lucas...back in his CIA days, while on assignment in Puerto Rico, Lucas stopped by a street vendor during a surveillance mission, the vendor had rice and beans, steak, pork, sauteed onions and tostones. The vendor served everything on a paper plate but Lucas, being in a hurry and having his hands full with spy gear needed another solution. Using his quick wit and hunger as motivation, Lucas told the vendor to place the sliced steak in between two tostones, add the sauteed onions on top with a coating of savory white sauce to bring it all together. AND that my friends is the legend of how the famous Puerto Rican Jibarito was born.
In Puerto Rico there is only one place that makes them and its called El Platanal(they specialize in plantain dishes). It's a Chicago invention brought to the island.
well its known as a Puerto Rican dish so good luck with that one. my father is 73 and hes grandmother use to make them this plate when he was a little boy.
Really enjoying this series and that's definitely a sandwich I'd like to try. I also really like the camera work and editing in Eater videos. Tempted to travel to the U.S. to try some of these dishes.
This is the Puertorican dish. No one make them more like Puerto Rico. Why when we invent something people trying to take credit like if it was made first in other places? This is a Puertorican dish and no one elses. We do the best food and ya copy, period.
Lucas! I loved everything about this episode with the exception of your hipster/hobo beer choice. Haha. My brother has had something similar in Puerto Rico. You need deserve and expanded format. Thank you again for another delicious video. Blessings ChefMike
+A Kahn We like to think of the thumbs down in the way that it was used in the Roman Colosseum during gladiator events. They're just telling us that we're killing it! Thanks for watching!
I love fried plantains. I think I would totally into that sandwich but I don't think they have them here in LA . I like your perspective on food. it's nice to see a food writer who actually live and speak food so passionately. keep the vlog coming and please visit LA again
You should have the groan of sheer longing I made when you showed these. I guess I will either have to wait a few years for the trend to come across the pond or just go to PR and eat until I Creosote.
Hey Lucas, think it might be time for you to do your own thing. You have amassed quite the following! Your videos resonate with your personableness, that have me watching for more.
Ooooo I think I'm in love with this plantain sandwich. u made it look absolutely delicious hot stuff. ;) :) I've got to get me one of those sandwiches but the problem is where would u get one of those in London ? well I suppose I'll have to look it up on the Internet ? :) that actually looks like a type of posh sandwich. yum
True Story: This past weekend - Bought a last-minute plane ticket on a Friday morning from San Diego, flew overnight, landed in Chicago at 3:30am on Saturday, slept on a terminal bench, took the blue line to Western, had a coffee in Bucktown, walked around in 20 degree weather without gloves carried my bag downtown, dropped off my bag at River Hotel on Upper Wacker, walked down past Millennium Park to my old school, had another coffee at Dollop, took the pink line at Harold Washington, dozed off in exhaustion until 18th street, walked around to kill time, had yet another coffee, saw some cool artwork, "FINALLY IT'S 12PM", walked into The Jibarito Shop behind a couple, ordered a steak "full" sandwich with chihuahua cheese and arroz con gandules, snarfed the delicious fried goodness in 10 minutes, and took my tired ass back to the pink line back downtown: belly full, lips greasy from the steak and plantain, dozing off to sleep on my way to the Loop...
Pardon my lack of knowledge and google search skills but on a day to day basis what other things do you work with? I'm really curious, I assume this is a thing in between writing articles or something like that? Great host as always Lucas, /Filipo
+Filip Bengtegård Lucas writes for the New York Times, for their "Frugal Traveler" section. In addition to that he is also an actor. Thanks for watching!
Lucas for President! Hey Lucas, are you based permanently in Chicago now? Be sure to check out some of our awesome Filipino restaurants, cheap and delicious!
you can move to Puerto Rico but you wont be able to order that sandwich it might have Puerto Rican flavor but you wont find it there and that's okay we have a lot of food you can choose i recommend güineitos en escabeche con mollejas
I lived in Puerto Rico for 12 years and I have never seen those sandwiches, so don't move to Puerto Rico for that reason. They look incredible and it might be accurate that this was first started in Chicago. Who'd know!
Lucas, your complete lack of pretension is so rare and wonderful in a food presenter. Keep up the good work!
I live in the Caribbean and it is really satisfying to see food I grew up with being respected. Keep up this diversity on your show Lucas!
What's charming about him it that he stands back and listens to what people have to say! 👍🏻
Lucas, big fan from hong kong. I get so excited when i see eater has posted a new video with you in it. Best host ever; so articulate, thoughtful and down to earth!!!
Dude you know this guys doing a great job when you binge watch the whole dine on a dime series in one night. Awesome host, very humble and inspiring ! Greetings from France, land of the foodie xD !
+Florian Pausé Thanks for watching!
+Eater eater fuck off was talking to Lucas
I say we make a petition to get lucas hes own show! I think he deserves it and i would watch every single episode of it.
+ドルゼドゥー This is Lucas' own show! Thanks for watching!
+Comment Exactly :)
Yes We Must
I don't know. It sounds like a good idea but I think the whole feel would change if Lucas were to present under a larger production.
+ドルゼドゥー Isn't this his show? Don't you RUclips, brah?
Another good one! Thanks Lucas! I have never heard of this type of sandwich and it looked really delicious!
These episodes need to be way longer. Best show on Eater!
Once again, great video Lucas! The sound of the crunchy plantains makes me want to fly to Puerto Rico just to try a Jibarito!
lol. They dont have Jibaritos in PR. Jibaritos were solely invented in Chicago. There is probably more PuertoRicans in Chi-tiwn than in PR.
This show proves that documentaries does not need big name brands to show that it is worth watching and learning.
Just a talented host and a great team! I love it!
+Josh Kay Thanks for watching!
Amazing host. He asks a question and lets them answer instead of finishing their sentence like he knows everything.
that crunch elevates the sandwich to a different level..woul love to try out...keep it up Lucas...
I got to give eater some credit, you guys do find the newest and trendy cuisines that not everyone knows already, and I love that you don't shy away from exploring lesser known national foods. I'll keep watching and yeah Lucas Peterson is Bae
Lucas is the beat host better than all eater and munchies host combined
Lucas should do international eating show !!!
You are the champion of food that I want to eat but didn't know existed until watching your episodes
Thank you for sharing this with me and the rest of the personal public thank you.
I'm visiting Chicago right now and had a jibarito because of this video and GOOD LORD it is delicious... can I find this in LA?
Lucas videos is getting better n better, he's more character, a bit more alive it seems. Not so emotionless.
As ever, great content Lucas; some of my favourite on RUclips. I'd like to add my voice to the crowd of people hoping for more long form content. A Michael Palin style around the world series with an enormous budget would be IDEAL; here's hoping! : )
make more episodes please and fast. the show is so great Ive already been through all the series 3 times
+wissam osseyli New episodes of Dining on a Dime air on Tuesdays. So tune in tomorrow. Thanks for watching!
I used to work at a Puerto Rican place and is often get a jibaro for lunch. Sol Food in San Rafael, so good!
There are (or were) quite a few sandwich shops in the more predominantly Puerto Rican neighborhoods in Chicago (like Humbolt Park and Logan Square) that specialized in jibarito sandwiches. My understanding from them was mashed plantains were used back in Puerto Rico because a lot of people couldn't afford bread ("jibarito" being a slang term essentially meaning "hillbilly"); but plantains grow everywhere there, so some inspired (and delicious) adaptations were done to make these awesome sandwiches.
So I live in Puerto Rico and while Jibarito sandwiches can be found on the archipelago you have to go out of your way to find them. They're usually thought of as a fad or a gimmick. It's always fun to see tourists and the Puerto Rican diaspora trying to order Jibaritos at local restaurants. The confused stares that they get from the local employees are priceless.
I want to go to Puerto Rico next year. I'm Australian. Any tips on good spots to eat?
Guavate PR some of the best food on the island on a mountain town
Little known fact about Lucas...back in his CIA days, while on assignment in Puerto Rico, Lucas stopped by a street vendor during a surveillance mission, the vendor had rice and beans, steak, pork, sauteed onions and tostones. The vendor served everything on a paper plate but Lucas, being in a hurry and having his hands full with spy gear needed another solution. Using his quick wit and hunger as motivation, Lucas told the vendor to place the sliced steak in between two tostones, add the sauteed onions on top with a coating of savory white sauce to bring it all together. AND that my friends is the legend of how the famous Puerto Rican Jibarito was born.
+Brian McNay True story! Thanks for watching!
+Brian McNay lol i thought u mean culinary institute of america
I love watching your videos!
The best Food of Chicago👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 thank Q u jibaritooooo👍👌
In Puerto Rico there is only one place that makes them and its called El Platanal(they specialize in plantain dishes). It's a Chicago invention brought to the island.
+thejompi it's not a Chicago invention, it is a traditional Venezuelan dish.
True I forgot. It started with Venezuelans.
well its known as a Puerto Rican dish so good luck with that one. my father is 73 and hes grandmother use to make them this plate when he was a little boy.
Really enjoying this series and that's definitely a sandwich I'd like to try. I also really like the camera work and editing in Eater videos. Tempted to travel to the U.S. to try some of these dishes.
This is the Puertorican dish. No one make them more like Puerto Rico. Why when we invent something people trying to take credit like if it was made first in other places? This is a Puertorican dish and no one elses. We do the best food and ya copy, period.
Lucas' 30 minute shows PLEASE!
Lucas! I loved everything about this episode with the exception of your hipster/hobo beer choice. Haha. My brother has had something similar in Puerto Rico. You need deserve and expanded format. Thank you again for another delicious video. Blessings ChefMike
***** I completely understand. Was just hoping you weren't lobbying for the next PBR.
Omgggg those sandwiches look so deliciousssss I love plantains
The brown bag special at the end is the classic Chicago move.
The sandwiches look so amazing. I wish I could have some!
The Old Style in the paper bag...PRICELESS
Another good one Lucas...
this guy has the ability to make people drool over whatever he's eating
Lucas is my favorite
This dude's the man.
Why didn't you go to Humble Park to get a Jibarito sandwich....that is a Puerto Rican area
yay new episode!
I love these episode of hidden food places that's not common!
What sort of individual goes around disliking these fantastically made (free to view) videos?!
+A Kahn We like to think of the thumbs down in the way that it was used in the Roman Colosseum during gladiator events. They're just telling us that we're killing it! Thanks for watching!
you should try Ala Brasa ( Puerto Rican grilled chicken) with yellow sauce and green sauce.
2:28 over sound of opening a beer anyday Lucas. Damn son - sounds yummy . Literally.
This looks amazingly delicious!!
Oh my goodness that looks so delicious... gotta to try that one..
It's amazing how hard people used to work. I mean the amount of carbohydrates equatorial countries (trad.) eat is amazing.
Nom Nom. That crunch. How does he stay so fit?
I love fried plantains. I think I would totally into that sandwich but I don't think they have them here in LA .
I like your perspective on food. it's nice to see a food writer who actually live and speak food so passionately.
keep the vlog coming and please visit LA again
I am finishing up my first semester of culinary. I hope in years to come that I end up on this channel. Or one similar too it.
Good luck dear!
Well thanks :D
The perfect pair for that Jíbarito Sandwich is a cold cerveza like Medalla Light (from PuertoRico) or a cold glass of Mabí .... Buen Provecho!!! ;)
Lucas, how did the plantains hold up over the course of the meal? Did they stay crispy or do they eventually get a bit soggy? Asking for...a friend...
These are AMAZING
love this video and make me hungry.
I live in the Chicago area and now I have to go here
this makes me want to try that sandwich soo much!!!ahhhh
You should have the groan of sheer longing I made when you showed these. I guess I will either have to wait a few years for the trend to come across the pond or just go to PR and eat until I Creosote.
Lucas Peterson 😍😍😍😍
Chicago is no joke!
Hey Lucas, think it might be time for you to do your own thing. You have amassed quite the following! Your videos resonate with your personableness, that have me watching for more.
Lucas cracking open a cold one! Only missing the boys.
Love this guy
this is aweSOME!
Why you didn't go to Humboldt Park for the Jibarito, tho?
Love the paper bag!
Ooooo I think I'm in love with this plantain sandwich.
u made it look absolutely delicious hot stuff. ;) :)
I've got to get me one of those sandwiches but the problem is where would u get one of those in London ?
well I suppose I'll have to look it up on the Internet ? :)
that actually looks like a type of posh sandwich. yum
How delicious 😍
Lucas you should try dosas, idlis and South Indian cuisine in general
PRguy whos always lived on the island, i havent ever even heard of the jibarito so it could very wll be from chicago... now i really wanna taste it :(
I need this sandwich, does anyone know where I could find this in Paris or France?
wow that looks good
looks good to me .i need to try this.
True Story: This past weekend - Bought a last-minute plane ticket on a Friday morning from San Diego, flew overnight, landed in Chicago at 3:30am on Saturday, slept on a terminal bench, took the blue line to Western, had a coffee in Bucktown, walked around in 20 degree weather without gloves carried my bag downtown, dropped off my bag at River Hotel on Upper Wacker, walked down past Millennium Park to my old school, had another coffee at Dollop, took the pink line at Harold Washington, dozed off in exhaustion until 18th street, walked around to kill time, had yet another coffee, saw some cool artwork, "FINALLY IT'S 12PM", walked into The Jibarito Shop behind a couple, ordered a steak "full" sandwich with chihuahua cheese and arroz con gandules, snarfed the delicious fried goodness in 10 minutes, and took my tired ass back to the pink line back downtown: belly full, lips greasy from the steak and plantain, dozing off to sleep on my way to the Loop...
Looks good!
That looks so good
Se me hace la boca agua!
sounds like my type of sandwich!
need to make these videos longer,please.
can you drink on the street in Chicago? I see Lucas brown bagging it at the end.
2:04 cracking a cold one with the boys
Pardon my lack of knowledge and google search skills but on a day to day basis what other things do you work with? I'm really curious, I assume this is a thing in between writing articles or something like that? Great host as always Lucas, /Filipo
+Filip Bengtegård Lucas writes for the New York Times, for their "Frugal Traveler" section. In addition to that he is also an actor. Thanks for watching!
Awesome thanks!
@lucasPeterson how do I get my own show like this?
Watching this made me hungry! I almost took a bite of iPad
why cant I be there now lol
Ima hungry
Lucas go to Puerto Rico the food is amazing
Lucas for President! Hey Lucas, are you based permanently in Chicago now? Be sure to check out some of our awesome Filipino restaurants, cheap and delicious!
Lucas is that guy! Very personable and knowledgable. If he leaves EATER is going to shit.
Hungryyyy !😋
I've been familiar with PR food for decades and I've never heard of "El Jibarito" made with plantains for bread. Must be a stateside thing.
They have these all over Washington heights in NYC, they're called Patecons
Price for the food?
+kornetbeef $8 and $9. Thanks for watching!
you can move to Puerto Rico but you wont be able to order that sandwich it might have Puerto Rican flavor but you wont find it there and that's okay we have a lot of food you can choose i recommend güineitos en escabeche con mollejas
Why didn't he go to Humboldt Park?
But shoutout to the Champagne cola i see on that table... Thats authentic as hell lol
Sankofa NYC yeap!!🌹👏🇵🇷
2:04 YESSSSSSS:) LOL
I lived in Puerto Rico for 12 years and I have never seen those sandwiches, so don't move to Puerto Rico for that reason. They look incredible and it might be accurate that this was first started in Chicago. Who'd know!
Should've went to La Bomba. Lots of characters there lol. Great video though!
Is this similar to a Venezuelan patacone?